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  • Teresa Sargeant

    Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.

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  • Teresa Sargeant

    Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
The Apopka City Commission meets Oct. 7 at City Hall. Commissioners discussed developer impact-fee credits and legal representation options during a separate Oct. 21 workshop.
Apopka City Commission outlines developer credit changes, explores legal services options 
October 22, 2026
Officials discuss impact-fee credits and on-site legal counsel.
Sean Javier, an Apopka High School graduate and University of Florida senior, stands at a podium during a Take Stock in Children event. Javier credits scholarships, financial aid and volunteer mentors with helping him pursue his college education without taking out student loans.
Apopka graduate avoids student debt with scholarships, financial aid
October 21, 2026
Nonprofit mentorship helps UF senior navigate college costs.
Strong Towns Apopka Chair Christine Moore speaks during the March 18 Apopka City Commission meeting. Moore is helping organize a West Orange Trail beautification event scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 24, featuring native plantings and public art projects.
Strong Towns Apopka to host West Orange Trail beautification event Saturday 
Volunteers to improve the trail through landscaping and public art.
A plan shows the overall layout of Crossroads at Kelly Park, including residential lots, parks and stormwater areas. Apopka’s Development Review Committee cleared a revised construction site plan for Phase 3B on Wednesday.  
Apopka DRC clears Crossroads at Kelly Park revision, sets conditions for two projects 
October 21, 2026
Warehouse and car wash plans must address remaining staff comments.
A map outlines the proposed 38.86-acre Stonemont Manor development site between North Orange Blossom Trail and Terrell Road in the Tangerine Rural Settlement. The Orange County Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended denial of the proposed 38-home subdivision Oct. 15.
Orange County planning board recommends denial of Stonemont Manor development 
October 20, 2026
Residents oppose project over traffic safety, preservation of Tangerine’s character.
Apopka City Commissioner Sam Ruth attends the Oct. 7 City Commission meeting. In an Oct. 15 Facebook post, Ruth praised the restoration of the Lust Road reclaimed water facility, crediting city staff, local leadership and the St. Johns River Water Management District for bringing the facility back into operation. 
Apopka restores treatment at Lust Road reclaimed water facility after eight years 
October 20, 2026
City spends more than $221,000 to restore facility's water treatment capabilities.
John Drago (left), Orange County's appointed representative on the Apopka Community Redevelopment Agency Board, speaks with then-City Commissioner Alexander H. Smith during a Jan. 21 CRA meeting. The city is accepting applications for vacancies on the CRA Board and Planning Commission through Nov. 6. 
Apopka seeks applicants for Planning Commission, CRA Board vacancies 
October 19, 2026
City sets Nov. 6 deadline for applications to both boards.
City of Apopka seal
DRC denies 2 site plans, approves Christmas festival 
October 15, 2026
Committee seeks revisions to commercial construction plans.
BettyeJo Crowder celebrated her 102nd birthday last weekend with chocolate doughnuts instead of a traditional birthday cake at Apopka Health and Rehabilitation Center. Crowder turned 102 on Wednesday, Oct. 14. 
BettyeJo Crowder celebrates 102 years of family, memories and milestones 
October 14, 2026
Crowder's century-spanning life marked by wartime work, family traditions and travel.
A conceptual rendering shows the proposed replacement for Building E at the John H. Bridges Community Center in Apopka. Orange County commissioners unanimously approved a $1.78 million construction contract Tuesday for the project, which is expected to be completed in December 2027.
Orange County approves $1.78 million contract for Bridges Center building replacement 
October 14, 2026
New Head Start classrooms planned at Apopka community center; overall project budget totals $2.9 million.
A plan shows the overall layout of Crossroads at Kelly Park, including residential lots, parks and stormwater areas. Apopka’s Development Review Committee cleared a revised construction site plan for Phase 3B on Wednesday.  
Apopka DRC clears Crossroads at Kelly Park revision, sets conditions for two projects Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
October 21, 2026
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Warehouse and car wash plans must address remaining staff comments.
A map outlines the proposed 38.86-acre Stonemont Manor development site between North Orange Blossom Trail and Terrell Road in the Tangerine Rural Settlement. The Orange County Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended denial of the proposed 38-home subdivision Oct. 15.
Orange County planning board recommends denial of Stonemont Manor development Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
October 20, 2026
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Residents oppose project over traffic safety, preservation of Tangerine’s character.
Apopka City Commissioner Sam Ruth attends the Oct. 7 City Commission meeting. In an Oct. 15 Facebook post, Ruth praised the restoration of the Lust Road reclaimed water facility, crediting city staff, local leadership and the St. Johns River Water Management District for bringing the facility back into operation. 
Apopka restores treatment at Lust Road reclaimed water facility after eight years Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
October 20, 2026
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City spends more than $221,000 to restore facility's water treatment capabilities.
John Drago (left), Orange County's appointed representative on the Apopka Community Redevelopment Agency Board, speaks with then-City Commissioner Alexander H. Smith during a Jan. 21 CRA meeting. The city is accepting applications for vacancies on the CRA Board and Planning Commission through Nov. 6. 
Apopka seeks applicants for Planning Commission, CRA Board vacancies Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
October 19, 2026
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City sets Nov. 6 deadline for applications to both boards.
City of Apopka seal
DRC denies 2 site plans, approves Christmas festival Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
October 15, 2026
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Committee seeks revisions to commercial construction plans.
BettyeJo Crowder celebrated her 102nd birthday last weekend with chocolate doughnuts instead of a traditional birthday cake at Apopka Health and Rehabilitation Center. Crowder turned 102 on Wednesday, Oct. 14. 
BettyeJo Crowder celebrates 102 years of family, memories and milestones Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
October 14, 2026
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Crowder's century-spanning life marked by wartime work, family traditions and travel.
A conceptual rendering shows the proposed replacement for Building E at the John H. Bridges Community Center in Apopka. Orange County commissioners unanimously approved a $1.78 million construction contract Tuesday for the project, which is expected to be completed in December 2027.
Orange County approves $1.78 million contract for Bridges Center building replacement Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
October 14, 2026
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New Head Start classrooms planned at Apopka community center; overall project budget totals $2.9 million.
Orange County Commission District 2 candidates Kamia Brown, left, and incumbent Mike Crabb participate in an Apopka Involved Voters forum Sept. 22 at Victory Church in Apopka. Early voting for the Nov. 3 general election begins Oct. 19.  
Early voting begins Oct. 19 at 27 Orange County locations, including two in Apopka  Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
October 12, 2026
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Voters will decide Orange County mayor, District 2 commissioner and other races.
Christopher Alexander Delgado was arrested in February for allegedly running a $328 million Ponzi scheme.
Federal court orders forfeiture of Delgado’s Apopka homeTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
October 10, 2026
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Authorities prepare to finish auctions Oct. 13 for seven vehicles; sentencing is scheduled for Jan. 28, 2027, in Orlando.
Commissioner Nadia Anderson at the Oct. 7 Apopka City Commission meeting. During her report, Anderson defended city support for the Heart and Soul Music Festival.
Anderson defends city support for Heart and Soul Music Festival Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
October 8, 2026
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Commissioner says $13,000 city contribution provides free festival admission for residents.



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